Introduction to Ecosystems
Events: https://nbn.org.uk/event/introduction-to-ecosystems/

The Open University has developed a new, free, online course – Introduction to Ecosystems:

ALERC annual conference report
News: https://nbn.org.uk/news/alerc-annual-conference-report/

Read the report on the ALERC annual conference which saw eighty delegates gather for presentations and open floor discussions.

Changes on the ALERC Board of Directors
News: https://nbn.org.uk/news/changes-on-the-alerc-board-of-directors/

There have been some changes to the ALERC Directors and areas of responsibility across the Board.

MPA Launches New ‘National Nature Park’
News: https://nbn.org.uk/news/mpa-launches-new-national-nature-park/

The Mineral Products Association has launched the National Nature Park, a nationwide network of quarries that have been restored for wildlife and the public.

MPA Restoration and Biodiversity Awards 2013
News: https://nbn.org.uk/news/mpa-restoration-and-biodiversity-awards-2013/

The MPA Awards celebrated and shared excellence in restoration and biodiversity enhancement and highlighted the value of working in partnership.

New Qualification for Professional Ecologists
News: https://nbn.org.uk/news/new-qualification-for-professional-ecologists/

The Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) is delighted to announce the very first Chartered Ecologists. 

NBN Gateway 5 update
News: https://nbn.org.uk/news/nbn-gateway-5-is-here/

The latest information on the update to the NBN Gateway, with a round up of the issues we encountered. 

90 million records!
News: https://nbn.org.uk/news/90-million-records/

We have reached another milestone as the 90 millionth record has been uploaded to the NBN Gateway.  The species is a caddisfly, Goera pilosa.

Introduction to using BioVeL workflows for taxonomic refinement, biogeographic analysis, and species distribution modelling
Events: https://nbn.org.uk/event/introduction-to-using-biovel-workflows-for-taxonom/

BioVeL is a virtual e-laboratory that supports research on biodiversity issues using large amounts of data from cross-disciplinary sources. BioVeL offers the possibility to use computerised “workflows” (series of data analysis steps) to process data, be that from one's own research and/or from existing sources.